Choose Mega City Force
Choose Mega City Force if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Mega City Force launched in 2023.
Mega City Force vs Gunblade Ranger
Mega City Force and Gunblade Ranger both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Mega City Force (2023) is 3 years older than Gunblade Ranger (2026). Gunblade Ranger scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Mega City Force (79.9% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gunblade Ranger
Choose Gunblade Ranger if you want an Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Gunblade Ranger launched in 2026.
Both Mega City Force and Gunblade Ranger sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Mega City Force |  Gunblade Ranger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.9% positive (204 reviews) | 98.4% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Undreamed Games | Astral Flow Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Mega City Force (2023) is 3 years older than Gunblade Ranger (2026).
- Gunblade Ranger scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than Mega City Force (79.9% positive).
- Gunblade Ranger is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Mega City Force (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Mega City Force is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gunblade Ranger has no Deck rating yet.
Mega City Force vs Gunblade Ranger — FAQ
- Should I play Mega City Force or Gunblade Ranger first?
- If you want chronology, Mega City Force (2023) came out before Gunblade Ranger (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Mega City Force and Gunblade Ranger similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Mega City Force and Gunblade Ranger have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Mega City Force ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Gunblade Ranger ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Mega City Force run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Mega City Force is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gunblade Ranger doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.